Check your fire doors
Fire doors are an essential means of keeping you safe in the event of a fire.
Intact fire doors will prevent a fire spreading and keeping smoke away. However, fire doors will only stop a fire spreading if the doors are not damaged and are kept closed.
What should I do if my front door is damaged
- If your fire door is damaged, complete a housing repair form or call our repairs team on 024 7637 6344 immediately
Ensure that your front door remains intact, and be mindful of the following:
- Are there any alterations or damage to the doors, for example, to glazing systems, ironmongery, letter plates, air transfer grills or door closers
- Are there any gaps around the door itself or between the door and door frame, are the seals and hinges fitted correctly
- Does the door closer shut the door completely
- Does the door close around the whole frame
- Is there any visible damage to the door
You must never alter your fire door in any way, and you must not:
- Replace
- Adjust
- Repair
- Modify
Making changes to fire doors will affect their ability to keep you safe.
You must also ensure that:
- You keep fire doors closed at all times. Fire doors must be kept closed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. You must not wedge any fire doors open
- You do not tamper with fie doors or self-closing devises
All fire doors in communal areas will be inspected during block inspections.
View more in-depth information about fire doors on the Government Fact sheet: Fire doors (regulation 10) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)